Heart Speaks to Heart - Week 2
Father Keith Evans • February 27, 2026
A Six-Week Study Programme Led by Archbishop Mark
In January, Archbishop Mark shared a pastoral letter with our Archdiocese. Titled Heart Speaks to Heart – drawing on the motto of St John Henry Newman – it sets out a vision for our diocese to grow as a missionary and synodal Church, rooted in prayer and built on four pillars:
- Youth and Vocations
- Evangelising Zeal
- Formation in Faith
- Loving Service of Those in Need
Now, Archbishop Mark has taken that letter and broken it into six study pieces, to be explored over six weeks. Each piece includes the Archbishop’s own words alongside reflection questions designed to prompt honest, open conversation.
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here to download the Week 2 pdf, which includes the transcript and reflective questions.
Lenten Resource: We Dare to Ask This year’s Lenten resource invites parishioners to prepare for the renewal of their Baptismal promises at Easter. The program explores our mission to reflect Christ in our homes and communities, helping us to restore our covenant relationship with Jesus through his grace and mercy. You can find the full document here: cbcew.org.uk/we-dare-to-ask Weekly Sessions Each of the five sessions is available on its own page for ease of use: Session One Session Two Session Three Session Four Session Five To receive weekly highlights and updates, you can sign up for the Catholic Bishops' Conference newsletter here: Newsletter Sign-up .
Enrolment for this year’s Confirmation group closes this Sunday, 1st March .
The next set of First Holy Communion sessions will begin after Easter. You can find the full schedule and program details on our website: sphilipevans.co.uk/holy-communion . If you have any further questions or need assistance, please contact our Parish Secretary, Teresa , via email.
Belmont are now organizing retreats and day events again including a series of Lent Tuesdays: “Witnesses to the Faith” from 10am to 3pm at The Chapterhouse. The retreats and events calendar can be found at belmontabbey.org.uk/event-listings and will be updated through the year.
